Polar Circle Marathon

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Polar Circle Marathon Package

All details are based on the 2023 Polar Circle Marathon and the prices and dates should be used as guide only. Please click on the "BECOME A PRIORITY CLIENT" button above to sign up, so that we will notify you as soon as further information becomes available. Alternatively, please pay a preliminary deposit and guarantee your place for next year.

WELCOME TO GREENLAND

Ice as far as the eye beholds. Impossibly beautiful, blue skies. Incredibly fresh air. Musk oxen and arctic foxes on the stark landscape of the arctic tundra.

Yes, Greenland is one of the most remote corners of the world. Feel the soft crunch of snow beneath your shoes while running through the arctic desert and Greenland ice cap. Immerse yourself in this rare and exceptional natural beauty.

The Polar Circle Marathon is the perfect way to combine a special running event with exploring one of the most remote and beautiful corners of the world. This will undoubtedly be the coolest experience of your life!

Travelling Fit is delighted to offer you a 5 Day / 4 Night Package plus an extension 4 Day / 3 Night Ilulissat Tour to experience the beautiful wilderness of Greenland.

Included in the package is a pre-event gathering in Copenhagen on Wednesday. Dinner and drinks will be served and race packets will be handed out to all participants. You will also have the opportunity to purchase some running gear. In order to go to this event you will be required to purchase an additional night in Copenhagen for the Wednesday, staying at Hotel Hebron.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to early/late flight times in and out of Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq, we strongly recommend that you purchase pre and post nights in Copenhagen. Please speak to our event team for best flight connections and pre/post nights.

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PACKAGE PRICES

deposit and payment structure

Preliminary Deposit
$300 per Runner
$300 per Supporter
Initial Deposit
With Preliminary Deposit
$1050per Runner
$850per Supporter
If adding the Ilulissat Extension Tour please add $670 per person as a deposit
Second Installment
$600per Runner and per Supporter
Due Friday 05 May 2023
Final Balance
Monday 24 July 2023
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The Course

The marathon takes place on uneven gravel road and ice.

The run starts about 4km from the ice sheet and follows the gravel road onto the ice sheet itself.

Coming back up from the ice and passing the starting point you have approximately 32km left to the finish line in Kangerlussuaq. It must be noted that although the road is gravel, it is likely to be covered in a layer of snow.

With endless ice and snow as your backdrop, your 42.2 kilometres will never seem so short especially when passing glacier tongues, moraine landscapes and echoes of the arctic desert.. If you are lucky you may also see reindeer and musk oxen grazing along the route. The terrain is hilly all the way with the steepest ascents being the climb coming off the ice sheet and the approximately 75m-high climb 5km before the finish line. From the ice sheet to the finish line, however, the route has an overall descent of approximately 500m.

The marathon finish line is located in front of Polar Lodge in the northern part of Kangerlussuaq.

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Entry Fees

The entry fee for the Polar Circle Marathon is included in the cost of your package.

Qualifying Times

There are no qualifying times required for the Polar Circle Marathon.

Please note, however, that to participate in the marathon, runners must be minimum 18 years of age on race day.

Start Time

The Polar Circle Marathon is scheduled to start at 8:30am

CUT-OFF TIMES
There is a 7 hour cut-off for this event. Runners still on the route after the cut-off time will be picked up by a race official or medical car and driven back to the finish area.
Race Timing

The races will be timed by Ultimate Sport Service using BIB-chip.

The BIB-chip is attached on the back of the bib number and will record each runners net finishing time.

Race Packets

All international participants will receive their race bags at the airport in Copenhagen before we depart to Greenland. Your bag will contain your race t-shirt, start bibs, and race belt, as well as information on the route, schedule, and itinerary.

Pace Setters

There are no official pace setters for the Polar Circle Marathon

Aid Stations

There will be water supplies approximately every 5 kilometres.

All drink stations serve water (warm) and at selected stations you will also receive warm elder flower cordial.

There are no toilets along the route – meaning you will find a toilet … toilet paper is available at all water stations.

Remember that we run in wild and unspoiled nature and cups, empty bottles and other rubbish should be put in the litter bags at the water stations – please do not litter!

Personal Refreshments and Clothing

You can bring personal supplies and extra clothes for the race. Personal supply stations will be situated at the 10km, 21km and 30km mark.

Personal supplies must be delivered at the starting area clearly marked with the runner’s bib number and name.

Be aware that any special supplies (gels, bars, drinks etc.) that you may need during the race should be brought from home.

While sports and running shops in Copenhagen will have a variety of foods and drinks for running you will not find such items in Greenland. Be aware that gels are likely to freeze.

Please note: Shoe spikes are mandatory for running on the ice.

In terms of clothing, there are no specific requirements, but the medical team and race officials do have the right to stop and take out a runner who is not dressed properly for the weather. We strongly advise that all participants follow the below recommendations and make sure it’s possible to cover all skin. The items we emphasize the most are: shoe spikes (mandatory), all-around wind protection, and no cotton!

TRANSPORT
Transport is included in the price of the package for all competitors on race day.
Expo
There will not be an expo.
Finishes T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates
All runners who complete their distance within the time limit will receive a medal and finishers t-shirt. A small, symbolic award will be presented to the top three finishers in each race (marathon, half marathon and Polar Bear Challenge) in the male and female categories. Finisher photos and other race images will be available after the race. Some race images will also be available in the gallery. A finisher’s certificate will be available for free download after the event.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Greenland is always unpredictable! On average we expect the temperature to be minus 15-10 degrees Celsius when the marathon is started. As the sun rises the temperature will typically rise to minus 10-5 degrees Celsius. Snow may occur, but Kangerlussuaq is known for its stable and relatively comfortable climate with little precipitation. Once again we stress that the weather in Greenland is unpredictable, so be prepared for even colder weather, strong winds and snow.
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